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Senior Backend Python Developer

Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Contract

Senior Backend Python Developer 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to £450 per day Leeds based - hybrid working - 3 days onsite Responsibilities Build and maintain backend services and APIs in line with existing architectural patterns and standards.…

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Production Test Engineer

Location
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Contract

Production Test Engineer 12-month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £36ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Electronics Test Engineer? Do you have experience testing down to component level? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer…

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Electrical Inspector

Location
Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Contract

Electrical Inspector 24 month Fixed Term Contract Based in Ampthill Offering up to £40,000 Do you hold an IPC-620 Certification? Do you have experience in final inspection on cables/harnesses? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your…

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Aircraft Electrical Fitter

Location
Anglesey, Isle of Anglesey
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Contract

Aircraft Electrical Fitter Contract up to 31/12/2026 Based in Anglesey Offering £28.16ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Aircraft Electrical Fitter? Have you completed an apprenticeship in a relevant discipline? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If…

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AI Application/Big Data Engineer

Location
London
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Contract

AI Application/Big Data Engineer 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate London based - hybrid working - up to 3 days a week onsite Role Overview Senior AI / Data Engineer responsible for designing, building, and optimizing AI-driven data…

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Estimator / Tendering Engineer ? Energy Transition

Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent

Estimator / Tendering Engineer - Energy Transition Manchester | Permanent | Full Time | £50,000 + Company Car ARM is recruiting for an Estimator / Tendering Engineer to join a leading organisation within the energy transition and power generation sector.…

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Accounts Receivable

Location
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent

Accounts Receivable / Administrator Middlesbrough Permanent - Part time 30 hours a week £24,000 per annum ARM are delighted to be working with our client to help them recruit an Accounts Receivable / Administrator. You will be responsible for supporting…

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Security Coordinator

Location
Belfast, County Antrim
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Contract

Security Coordinator 12 month contract Based in Belfast Offering £30.23ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in Security, Administrative, or Operational Support? Do you have experience in auditing, process confirmation, root cause and analysis, and continuous improvement? Do you want…

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Change Manager

Location
Twickenham, London
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent

Here at ARM we are currently partnered with a market leading Public Safety organisation based in South-West London who are currently recruiting for a Change & Service Manager to support a key customer ensuring the highest levels of customer support…

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Service Engineer (2nd Line)

Location
Twickenham, London
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent

About the role A market leading public safety client of ours who provides bespoke solutions to a variety of emergency services customers across the UK is currently in the market for a Customer Service Engineer. As a Customer Service Engineer,…

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Technical Manager High Performance Computing

Location
Crewe, Cheshire
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Contract

Technical Manager High Performance Computing An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Technical Manager - High Performance Computing to support the development and delivery of next-generation BEV and PHEV electrical/electronic architectures. This senior technical leadership role will focus on…

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HR Advisor

Location
Belfast, County Antrim
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Contract

HR Advisor Belfast - Hybrid 18 month contract £35.72 per hour umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor to join a global leader in aerospace innovation. This role is key to ensuring consistent application of HR policies…

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Frequently Asked Questions for Systems Engineer Jobs

What is Systems Engineering?

Systems Engineering focuses on the design, integration and management of complex systems throughout their lifecycle. In essence, a Systems Engineer needs to understand how systems interact and make sure they are doing this at their best to meet the needs of the client or business.

What does a Systems Engineer do?

A Systems Engineer plays a crucial role in overseeing the development, testing and implementation of technical systems. Although a Systems Engineer job description will vary dependent on industry, generally you can expect to be:

  • Defining system requirements
  • Designing and integrating components
  • Troubleshooting and optimising performance
  • Managing projects from concept to deployment

How much does a Systems Engineer earn?

Salaries for Systems Engineers vary depending on skills and experience but, on average, salaries in the UK range from £40,000 to £75,000 per year.

How to become a Systems Engineer?

In order to become a Systems Engineer, you typically need a degree in a related field, such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science. If you’re thinking of studying Systems Engineering at university, taking advantage of a placement year will help you to gain real world experience.

If you have just finished studying, it would be ideal to gain practical experience through internship or junior roles.

If you would like to become a Systems Engineer and haven’t been to university, don’t worry! Apprenticeships are a great opportunity to learn on the job and there are several apprenticeships specifically designed for Systems Engineers roles, such as Systems engineer (degree) (level 7.)

Aside from qualifications, Systems Engineer job duties require you to have strong problem solving and analytics skills – you’ll need to be able to adapt quickly and think on your feet!

Knowledge of industry software and tools, such as CAD, will be helpful too. Some companies will provide on-the-job training, but this will vary depending on the position.

Is Systems Engineering a good career?

Absolutely! Systems Engineers are in high demand across industries like Aerospace, Defence, Energy, IT and Transportation. The field offers excellent job security, competitive salaries and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology.

What degree do you need to become a Systems Engineer?

Systems Engineer job requirements may include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant subject such as Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science. But as mentioned above, you may not need a degree at all and can instead become a Systems Engineer through an apprenticeship.

Always check the job descriptions of our roles to check their qualifications.

Systems Engineer industries

Established in 1996, our team of expert consultants have spent the past 3 decades successfully engaging talent across specialist, highly competitive markets. We know our sectors inside and out.

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